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Suzuki V-Strom 800DE vs Yamaha MT-15 V2

Who wins on price, power, fuel and weight, then every spec side by side.

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Suzuki V-Strom 800DESimilar version in photo

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 776 cc
  • 84.3 PS
  • 230 kg

Photo shows the road-going V-Strom 800 SE

Yamaha MT-15 V2Earlier version in photo

Yamaha MT-15 V2

Not sold new in Pakistan

  • 155 cc
  • 18.4 PS
  • ~45 km/l
  • 141 kg

Who wins what

The quick answer before the full table.

  1. Suzuki V-Strom 800DE5
  2. Yamaha MT-15 V22
  • Most powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
  • Most pulling powerSuzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
  • Quickest (power to weight)Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
  • LightestYamaha MT-15 V2141 kg
  • Highest top speedSuzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
  • Lowest seatYamaha MT-15 V2810 mm
  • Most ground clearanceSuzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm

Head to head

A longer bar means more. For weight and seat height, shorter is easier to handle.

Power

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE84.3 PS
Yamaha MT-15 V218.4 PS

Torque

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE78 Nm
Yamaha MT-15 V214.1 Nm

Power to weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE367 PS/t
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 PS/t

Engine size

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE776 cc
Yamaha MT-15 V2155 cc

Top speed

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE200 km/h
Yamaha MT-15 V2130 km/h

Weight

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE230 kg
Yamaha MT-15 V2141 kg

Seat height

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE855 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2810 mm

Ground clearance

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE220 mm
Yamaha MT-15 V2170 mm

Full specifications

Full specificationsSuzuki V-Strom 800DEYamaha MT-15 V2
Price and running costs
Price in PakistanNot sold new in PakistanNot sold new in Pakistan
BrandSuzuki · JapanYamaha · Japan
Type of bikeAdventureStreet
Fuel average—~45 km/l
Petrol tank20 L10 L
On a full tank—~450 km
Engine and performance
Engine size776 cc155 cc
Cylinders21
CoolingLiquid (radiator)Liquid (radiator)
Power84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm
Torque78 Nm @ 6,800 rpm14.1 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Power to weight367 PS / tonne130 PS / tonne
Top speed200 km/h130 km/h
Fuel systemFuel injectionFuel injection
Gearbox and controls
Gearbox6-speed6-speed
StartingSelf startSelf start
Size and weight
Weight230 kg (with fluids)141 kg (with fluids)
Seat height855 mm810 mm
Ground clearance220 mm170 mm
Wheelbase1,570 mm1,335 mm
Brakes, wheels and suspension
Brakes (front / back)Disc 310 ×2 / Disc 260Disc 282 / Disc 220
ABSBoth wheelsBoth wheels
Tyres (front / back)90/90-21 / 150/70-17100/80-17 / 140/70-17
Suspension (front / back)—Upside-down fork / Monoshock

Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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  • Yamaha MT-15 V2—a month

Questions people ask

Which is more powerful, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE makes 84.3 PS @ 8,500 rpm; Yamaha MT-15 V2 makes 18.4 PS @ 10,000 rpm.

Which is lighter, Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Yamaha MT-15 V2?

Yamaha MT-15 V2 weighs about 141 kg and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE about 230 kg, so Yamaha MT-15 V2 is easier to push and park.

Suzuki V-Strom 800DE or Yamaha MT-15 V2: which should I buy?

Buy Suzuki V-Strom 800DE if you care most about most power, most pulling power. Buy Yamaha MT-15 V2 if lightest, lowest seat matters more. Ask us on WhatsApp and we will help you choose.

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Figures are each maker's own claims for the version shown. Fuel average is a rough real-world figure and depends on how you ride. Prices change often, so check with a dealer before you buy.

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